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Goldie Kaprive

Masontown Goldie Kaprive, 97, of Masontown, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Horizon Personal Care Home, Fairchance. She was born January 28, 1928 in Ohio, the daughter of John and Justine Shine. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert G. ...

Jon R. Serra

Smock Jon R. Serra, 79, of Smock, passed away peacefully, in his home, Friday, January 16, 2026. Born January 10, 1947, in Uniontown, he was the son of the late Frank and Norma Serra. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen Paull Serra; his children, Jon R. (Andrea) Serra, Jr. of ...

Joseph Matthew Hackney

Hopwood Joseph Matthew Hackney, 76, of Hopwood, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in his home. He was born March 20, 1949, a son of the late Marlin "Bud" and Laura Chunkala Hackney. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Regina Kay Lozaw Hackney; his children, Carla Fabac (Michael) of ...

Wilbur R. Casteel

Hopwood Wilbur R. "Bill" Casteel, of Hopwood, passed Friday, January 16, 2026. He was 93 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chester and Marie Casteel; sisters, Sue Jones, Maxine Richards; and brother, Scott Casteel. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, ...

Virtue, liberty, and milkshakes?

This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Last Saturday, Randy Graham joined a line that stretched into the ...

Family coping as Altoona man deported in July

Jessica and Pedro Espitia first met 24 years ago when they were taking their trash to the dumpster at the Rolling Rock Motel in Duncansville, where they were both living — she with her infant daughter, he as a drywall hanger and finisher working in the building. Not long after, as they sat ...